Through Knox City Council’s annual Community Development Fund grants program, community playgroups, emergency relief networks, disability and carer support services, Indigenous and multicultural groups, environmental organisations, sports clubs and arts and culture groups are among those to share in $375,875 funding.
Knox City Council Mayor Susan Laukens said the grants aim to encourage and support community activities and initatives for local residents.
“The grants program continues to provide opportunities for local community organisations to plan their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and develop activities and initiatives that will help rebuild community involvement,” she said.
“This year’s grants support the upgrading of sports club equipment, community reconnection activities, cultural celebrations and early years’ play space revitalisation.”
Boronia Bowls Club, Fab Nobs Theatre Inc, Knox Environment Society, Knox Infolink, Koorie Academy, Rotary Club of Bayswater, Rowville Men’s Shed and The Basin Music Festival were some the recipients.
48 grants were awarded for 2022-23. Over the past five years, this Council grants program has provided over $1.5 million to community organisations.
